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In this episode, I am joined by Dr Antonio Scalfari,consultant Neurologist at the tertiary centre for the management of MS and neuro-inflammatory diseases (Imperial College Healthcare Trust; Charing Cross and St Mary Hospitals) and at the neurology department of Northwest London Healthcare Trust. He also runs his private Neurology practice in London.He is an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College London, where he contributes to the teaching activities for medical students. His main research interest is in Multiple Sclerosis epidemiology and prognostic factors. He has authored ...

This is a podcast about: How to manage MS in Covid19 with mindfulness, dedicated for people with MS, their families and carers, but also health care professions. Exciting opportunity to listen when MS Neurologist Dr Agne Straukiene meets Mindfulness Now Teacher Matthew Sweet.Dr Agne Straukiene lead MS service at Torbay Hospital, in Torquay, UK. Also Dr Straukiene is a lead for National Healthy lifestyle and Wellness Programme under MS Academy.Matthew Sweet is the health and wellness professional who believes in the connection between the mind, body and soul. Using my qualifications, and ...

This is 3 min to regain your focus, concentration, improve the performance, feel grounded and continue your day more mindful. You can do this mind exercise as many times as you want to feel better. I wish you good luck no matter where you are and what is going on around you. #meditation #mindfulness #beewellwithMS #unwind #relaxation #wellbeing #health

Welcome to an exciting episode of BeewellwithMS, where we delve deep into the topic of brain health with our special guests - Sam Josephs, a qualified nutritionist, and Colin Bannon, a former GP doctor who is living with MS.In this episode, we explore what brain health means to both Sam and Colin, and how our food choices today are influenced by agricultural evolution and establishment of current eating habits. We discuss the importance of diet for brain health and practical aspects for day-to-day living with MS. While the Mediterranean diet shows promising results, there is no one diet that ...

In this episode my guest is Prof Gavin Giovannoni the most famous Neurologist in the world. We discussed if it is the right time to update 2017 Mcdonald's MS diagnostic criteria. We also talked about international panel of MS experts proposed a new framework redefining how different types of multiple sclerosis are described, what and why it is important for MS community to know about this change. We covered what is comprehensive MS review, and what as HCP we should do in our clinics, we discussed optimisation of the MS treatment, and most important we focused on women's health living with MS. ...

n this episode my guests are Sarah Hughes MS specialist nurse and Adam Williams psychologist. We discussed how much anxiety and depression is prevalent in Multiple sclerosis, is it more common in MS than healthy population? We covered if depression and/or anxiety causes more cognitive problems, worsens MS symptoms and overall quality of life, or maybe causes lack of motivation and more disability living with MS.Sarah highlighted importance of self- management and wellness programmes to increase quality of life, fatigue, symptom management including depression and anxiety living MS.We discussed...

This episode is about bladder control living with Multiple Sclerosis. Nearly all MS patients will experience bladder symptoms after 10 years, 61% reports incompletely bladder emptying according to research studies. Neural circuits extending from the cerebral cortex to the bladder maintain urinary continence and allow voiding when it is socially appropriate. Injuries to certain brain regions like MS lesions produce a specific disruption known as urge, incontinence and/or retention. In this episode my guest is highly experienced and skilled MS nurse Ruth Stross. Ruth is Head of Nursing at ...

Join us for an enlightening episode of BeeWellwithMS featuring Professor Helen Ford, a renowned expert on social determinants of health and their impact on MS. In this conversation, we explore what brain health means to Prof Ford personally, and delve into the concept of social determinants of health (SDOH) and their connection to MS.We discuss the critical role of SDOH in MS and why it is vital for people living with MS to understand its implications. Can we reduce the burden of MS or even prevent its development by addressing SDOH? Do people who face more financial and employment challenges ...

In this episode, our host Dr. Agne Straukiene offers a helping hand to those facing rapidly changing and challenging events in life. Whether it's dealing with day-to-day tasks, unexpected accidents, or feeling overwhelmed by the current crisis, this guided meditation is designed to help you find the energy, vitality, stillness, and creativity to cope with it all. With Dr. Straukiene's soothing voice as your guide, you'll learn how to bring awareness back to the present moment, let go of what you can't change, and find a sense of peace within. Tune in and let this secure blanket of guided ...

5 days better sleeping guided meditation pack is created by Dr Agne Straukiene with 14+ years experience in Neurology. it’s important to embrace the power of sleep. What it does to your brain, how it helps you to live good quality of life and if you are feeling out of balance, how far away the good night sleep can be achieved, some people would say that improving sleep is difficult even impossible that we are who we are and that is it, almost we stuck with our issues and problems linked to sleep. If you ask a good sleeper what they do to get to sleep, chances are they will shrug their ...

This mindfulness podcast is specifically designed for women who are living with multiple sclerosis and are either planning to become pregnant or are currently pregnant. Pregnancy can bring about a range of emotions and challenges, and for women with MS, these experiences can be unique and complex. In this podcast, we will explore mindfulness techniques and strategies that can help you navigate this journey with greater ease, peace, and confidence. Our goal is to provide you with practical tools and resources that you can use to manage stress, cultivate resilience, and enhance your overall ...

New COVID 19 update for people with MS based on MS International Federation recommendations.

Hello I’m your host Dr Agne Straukiene( Neurologist). I would like to share my coping strategies for day-to-day living using RAIN model. I am Inspired by the book 'Radical compassion' written by Tara Brach. Rain is being used for coping strategies when we are facing difficult situations and I think everyone needs to learn this technique living life in pandemic, and living crisis and once the epidemic is over we can carry on with this technique throughout our challenging life. This is the method that allows us to recognise, allow, investigate and nurture to build better resilience strategies ...

In this special holiday episode of BeeWellwithMS, we bring together two experts from different fields - Dr. Agne Straukiene, a neurologist, and Adam Williams, a psychologist - to discuss practical mental coping strategies for the festive period, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.As we approach the end of the year, many of us may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, and this can be especially true for people living with MS. Our guests share their insights and experiences on how to navigate the challenges of the holiday season and the pandemic.We discuss the impact of the...

Are you living with Multiple Sclerosis and struggling with your sex life? Or maybe you're a caregiver or partner of someone with MS and want to learn how to best support them? In this episode, Dr. Agne Straukiene dives deep into the complex topics of sex, sex drive, and love when living with MS.Dr. Straukiene draws upon her expertise in psychology, biology, and philosophy to explore the different factors that shape our relationships and impact our sexual function. She also provides practical advice and evidence-based techniques for improving libido and overcoming sex-related issues.But this ...

Welcome to BeewellwithMS, a podcast dedicated to inspire and educate people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and providing them with the tools, resources, and knowledge to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. Each episode, we dive into various topics related to MS, such as physical and mental health, relationships, and lifestyle, and bring on guests who are experts in their respective fields to share their insights and experiences.At BeewellwithMS, we understand that living with MS can be challenging, but we also believe that it is possible to thrive despite the condition. That's why...

Welcome to the BeeWellWithMS Podcast, hosted by Dr. Agne Straukiene, a full-time neurologist with a special interest in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Our mission is to empower individuals living with MS, their families, and healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge, expert insights, and practical tools to enhance brain health and overall well-being.Through engaging conversations with leading experts, inspiring personal stories, and evidence-based lifestyle strategies, we explore a wide range of topics including MS management, new treatment guidelines, mental health, lifestyle optimization...